Intended for use as a unit of study lasting three to four weeks. Teachers introduce the theme with a read aloud text, then use the shared reading texts for strategy instruction and practice. Students then continue to explore the topic, and apply the new strategies with a Book Club text appropriate to their independent reading level.

Amazing International Space Station / Yes Mag (1c.) -- Galileo's Galaxy / Claudia Davila (16c.) -- Space Race and Beyond! / Jeff Lemire (12c.) -- Roberta's Space Adventure / Tara Tallan (8c.) -- Ticket to Space / Brian McLachlan (4c.) -- Tour of the Planets / Jeff Szpirglas (4c.)